Essex Property Price Guide and Insights
Discover Essex's 2025 property market: average prices for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore our blog for market insights, guides and a sprinkling of our favourite properties!
What is the average price of a house in Essex?
The average price for a house in Essex is £575k, costing on average £982 per sqft.
Average prices of houses by bedroom count are: £364k for a two-bedroom, £459k for a three-bedroom, £653k for a four-bedroom, and £902k for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Essex feature gardens and parking?
In Essex, 96% of houses have a garden and 93% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Essex?
The housing mix in Essex is 36% detached, 31% semi-detached, 20% terraced, and 13% other.
What is the most expensive area in Essex to buy a home?
The most expensive area to buy a house in Essex is IG7, where the average property is £1.39m. The second and third most expensive areas are RM4 with an average price of £1.06m and CM4 with an average price of £1.03m .
What is the cheapest area in Essex to buy a home?
The cheapest area to buy a house in Essex is CO1, where the average property is £283k. The second and third cheapest areas are CO15 with an average price of £289k and CO12 with an average price of £324k .
Flats and apartments
Explore our blog for market insights, guides and a sprinkling of our favourite properties!
What is the average price of a flat in Essex?
The average price for a flat in Essex is £237k, costing on average £701 per sqft.
Average prices of flats by bedroom count are: £185k for a one-bedroom, £256k for a two-bedroom, £325k for a three-bedroom, and £798k for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Essex feature balconies and parking?
In Essex, 27% of flats have a balcony and 88% include parking.
What is the breakdown of lease types in Essex?
The leasing mix in Essex is 96% leasehold and 4% freehold.
What is the most expensive area in Essex to buy a flat?
The most expensive area to buy a flat in Essex is IG8, where the average property is £407k. The second and third most expensive areas are CB21 with an average price of £399k and IG9 with an average price of £395k .
What is the cheapest area in Essex to buy a flat?
The cheapest area to buy a flat in Essex is CO15, where the average property is £134k. The second and third cheapest areas are CO16 with an average price of £151k and CO12 with an average price of £154k .
Looking for a property in Essex?
Searching for your next home doesn't have to be endless evenings and hundreds of tabs. When a property you want comes on the market, we'll let you know.
Nearby
Explore our price guides for different nearby postcodes. Each guide provides insights into the local market, average prices, and trends to help you make informed decisions.